[OldDog-NoTricks]

There's much confusion about e-collars and given their effectiveness, I can understand the thought that any discomfort is the lesser of two evils as compared to a lost dog or one hit by a car. It must be noted that some studies (frontiersin.org) show aversive e-collar training to be less effective than positive training. The Humane Societies' position is that "aversive collars, or collars that rely on physical discomfort or even pain to teach a dog what not to do, are not a humane option. " And while it's worth noting that non aversive e-collars using sound / vibration do exist with the latter used for deaf dog training using, it's been previously stated here that forum rules prohibit promotion of same.

A member of my bike club uses one of those clown nose sounding bike horns for her dogs when out on trail rides, she trained her dogs using it at feeding time, when it's time to get in the car for a bike ride or trip to the dog park .... they hear the horn, see it as a sign of something positive and come a running for their treats, She wants a collar that she can clip a speaker to that duplicates that sound for when they outta range... carries about as far as a typical clicker.

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Bike Horn Sounds | Effects | Sound Bites | Sound Clips from SoundBible.com Free. Get Funny double honk or toot of a bike horn. Sounds kinda like a clown. in Wav or MP3 form....

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I have heard of walkie talkies being used where one clips a walkie onto a dog harness to relay normal training commands but as walkies tend to be kinds a "squalkie", I dunno that dogs would recognize their owners commands. Some "walkie talkie" collars are available but all also have static stimulation, vibration and tone modes.

 

[OldDog-NoTricks]

I know this might be a silly question given the category I'm asking about but I have been thinking of a new dog for the last few years and am very fond of the wire coat and kind of gentlemanly appearance of terrier breeds like
Irish
Airedale, Welsh
etc.

From those you listed, seems to be the Irish ... that being said, while that may be true "statistically", it's no guarantee that any particular specimen may be at one end of the other of the spectrum

Irish Terrier:

Irish Terrier Facts You Should Know (with Pictures).

The Irish Terrier is a medium-sized dog.

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Irish Terriers have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.

Irish Terrier Information & Dog Breed Facts | Dogell.com

Irish Terrier’s origin, price, personality, life span, health, grooming, shedding, hypoallergenic, weight, size & more Irish Terrier information & dog breed facts.

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3/5 Stars - Irish Terriers have average wanderlust potential. Sometimes they like to explore the world and they might escape once or twice, but usually, they prefer staying safely at home. Safer to teach them how to get back to you on command.

Airedale:

Airedale Terrier Facts You Should Know (with Pictures).

The Airedale Terrier is a medium-sized dog.

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Airedale Terriers have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
Airedale Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
They are protective over their families and very loving, but they like to do their own thing and choose how their day is going to go. This makes it harder to train an Airedale Terrier so it is advised to begin training as early as possible.

Airedale Terrier Information & Dog Breed Facts | Dogell.com

Airedale Terrier’s origin, price, personality, life span, health, grooming, shedding, hypoallergenic, weight, size & more Airedale Terrier information & dog breed facts.

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4 / 5 stars - The wanderlust potential of the Airedale Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. They have a strong desire for exploring the world. Safer to walk them on a leash unless you teach them how to get back to you on command.

Welsh:

Welsh Terrier Facts You Should Know (with Pictures).

The Welsh Terrier is a small-sized dog.

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Welsh Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Welsh Terriers have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.

4/5 Stars - The wanderlust potential of the Welsh Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. They have a strong desire for exploring the world. Safer to walk them on a leash unless you teach them how to get back to you on command.

 

[OldDog-NoTricks]

I read the article and a commentary that pointed out the numerous flaws in the design (linked below) of the study you referenced. I do research for a living and I realize people can argue different points forever, however... given the study group and the nature of the problems (aggression and not prey drive) confounded by the techniques used, it would be hard to relate the article. I'm not interested in starting a debate, but I do think you, or others who may be interested in the topic, should acknowledge the commentary when considering the value of the research.

Frontiers | Commentary: Efficacy of Dog Training With and Without Remote Electronic Collars vs. a Focus on Positive Reinforcement (frontiersin.org)

Perhaps being a scientist / engineer myself, (it's also what I do for a living) and as such perhaps overlooked or didn't make it clear ... but the point of saying "some studies", I thought it was implied that this is by no means "settled science". Conversely, it also means that the position that e-collars are more effective and worth their emotional and physical toll is also in question. But regardless of the conclusion on training effectiveness, the physical and emotional impacts are rarely considered in the evaluation.